Grade 3-4: Vocabulary Lesson for Monday, Week 8

This week's theme is: Work Habits

Word List 8

1. focus: to concentrate , the object of one's attention
2. prepare: to get ready for
3. complete: to finish
4. concentrate: to focus attention
5. distract: to draw attention away from

Monday Activities

1. Write the words and definitions in your vocabulary notebook.
2. Create your own sentence using each word and write this in your vocabulary notebook. We have provided samples below to get you started.
3. Use this dictionary link to check the pronunciation of each word. Type each word in the box on the left, then click the sound icon to listen.

Other Help

If you need more information on your words, click on the link to use a on-line dictionary.

Use the daily activities to help you remember words that you learn each week. It is much easier to remember what the words mean if you do something with them and use them frequently in talking with your parents, family and friends.

Sample sentences:

When Henry got to work, he focused on the task at hand.
Sometimes it is hard to focus in a room full of people.

I prepare my notes for the presentations in plenty of time.
It is smart to prepare for a job interview in advance.

It is important to complete your assignments.
I did not get to go to the game, because I had not completed my work.

When the boss was talking, I concentrated on listening.
Difficult chores can be done quicker if you concentrate on the task.

The class clown was trying to distract me.
Noises can cause a distraction at work.

 
 

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